Borough of Dickson City v. Patrick Outdoor Media, Inc.

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

In this appeal, we must decide whether the Borough of Dickson City (Borough) may prohibit the erection of “off-site” advertising billboards throughout the . entire Borough and limit the size of advertising signs to one hundred square feet.

The matter sub judice stems from a controversy involving the Borough’s zoning ordinance. The pertinent sections are as follows:

5.850 Signs

Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the following provisions:

5.852 Signs in “C” and “M” Districts.

Business signs shall be permitted as follows:(a) Sise of Signs. No sign…